CVE-2026-53806

High

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a shell option parsing vulnerability that allows combined POSIX shell flags to bypass exec revalidation checks. Attackers can exploit this by using combined shell options to execute inline shell content without intended allowlist validation, potentially enabling unauthorized command execution when the affected feature is enabled.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.8

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedJun 11, 2026

First seenJun 11, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-367CWE-367

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.5.12 or later
openclaw2026.5.12 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vxx3-6hc9-7cc3

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.5.12	2026.5.12
openclawnpm	v < 2026.5.12	2026.5.12

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